Transitions of Care: Sepsis Survivor's Perspectives

Session Summary

Sepsis is common, costly, and a major health issue. Entry into the hospital frequently starts in the ED with patients then transferred to ICU, PCU, and floor. Sepsis patients and their loved ones are likely to experience multiple transitions of care during and then following their hospitalization. Hear about experiences and opportunities to improve care from sepsis survivors and their loved ones. Explore tools and resources to improve handoffs and quality of care.

Objectives

Describe physical and mental sequelae many sepsis survivors and their loved ones can experience during transitions of care.
Identify strategies that may help to improve patient experience and transitions of care.

Topics Sepsis

Population Adult

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, {{contactHoursCalc}} contact hours.

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